Subtract 3/5 from 10/18
10/18 - 3/5 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
3/5 = 3 × 18/5 × 18 = 54/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/90 - 54/90 = 50 - 54/90 = -4/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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